Adrianna Braden

Recent Articles

• For a Healthy Student Body
• Aug 19, 2010
• Chicago Public Schools are stepping up to the HealthierUS School Challenge to confront the childhood obesity epidemic.

• Saying 'No' to Panhandlers
• Aug 5, 2010
• Boise is the latest city to educate residents about homelessness and encourage them to donate to local charities instead of panhandlers.
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• Wikis Open Water Discussions
• Jul 29, 2010
• A UNC professor set up an online space where experts and officials can share and expand their water policy knowledge.

• A Quieter Commute
• Jul 22, 2010
• New Jersey Transit is implementing a program that offers a more serene environment for those who enjoy a quiet commute.
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• Celebrating Failure
• Jul 20, 2010
• In the public sector, failure is often a career ender. A panel at the Urban Institute discussed why it shouldn't be a last step, but a step towards success.

• States Push for Second Stimulus
• Jul 19, 2010
• Some say the federal government should send another round of aid to states.

• Sentenced to Shakespeare
• Jul 15, 2010
• In Berkshire, Mass., juvenile delinquents study Shakespearean texts and stage plays instead of traditional sentences.
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• States Clash With D.C. Over Health Insurance Premiums
• Jul 8, 2010
• Some states are fighting a move in Congress to centralize federal power over health insurance premium rate reviews.

• Fanny and Freddie May Halt Local Energy-Efficiency Programs
• Jul 2, 2010
• Just when it looks like homeowners are finally getting a break, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are threatening to halt progress on local governments’ efforts to encourage energy-efficiency upgrades.